License Required To Own Semi Auto Rifles Starts Sept 4th 2022

Published on August 29, 2022
Duration: 6:13

This video from Copper Jacket TV discusses the new New York State law requiring a license to purchase semi-automatic rifles, effective September 4th, 2022. The speaker, an instructor, highlights the unconstitutionality of the law, particularly the lack of an established licensing plan prior to implementation, and compares it to other fundamental rights. The video details the age restrictions (21+) and the process for existing license holders to add semi-automatic rifles, while noting the absence of application forms for the new license.

Quick Summary

Starting September 4th, 2022, New York residents need a license to purchase semi-automatic rifles. Applicants must be at least 21 years old. Those who owned such firearms before the effective date are exempt. The law faces criticism for potentially infringing on Second Amendment rights and for the state's lack of a pre-established licensing plan.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: NY Semi-Auto Rifle License Law
  2. 00:29Sponsor: USCCA
  3. 00:54Unconstitutionality of the Law
  4. 01:20Comparison to Other Rights
  5. 02:03New York State Website Snippets
  6. 02:16How to Apply for a License
  7. 02:31Existing License Holders
  8. 02:42Requirement to Purchase/Take Ownership
  9. 02:52Grandfathering Existing Ownership
  10. 03:03Definition of 'Purchase or Obtain'
  11. 03:17Possession Licenses Explained
  12. 03:39Age Restrictions (Under 21)
  13. 04:16Missing Application Forms
  14. 04:59Legal Opinion: Bruen Decision
  15. 05:51Call to Action: Support Legal Challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the new license requirement for semi-automatic rifles take effect in New York?

The new law requiring a license to purchase a semi-automatic rifle in New York takes effect on September 4th, 2022. This means that as of this date, individuals must possess the required license before they can legally buy or take possession of such a firearm.

What is the minimum age to obtain a semi-automatic rifle license in New York?

To obtain a license for a semi-automatic rifle in New York, individuals must be at least 21 years of age. This age restriction applies to the acquisition of the license, and therefore to the purchase or possession of these firearms.

Do I need a new license if I already owned a semi-automatic rifle before September 4th, 2022, in New York?

No, if you owned a semi-automatic rifle in New York prior to September 4th, 2022, you are generally not required to obtain a new license for that specific firearm. The license requirement applies to purchases or taking ownership on or after that date.

What is the main legal argument against New York's semi-automatic rifle licensing law?

The primary legal argument against the law is that it is unconstitutional, transforming a Second Amendment right into a government-granted privilege. This is further compounded by the lack of an established licensing plan prior to the law's effective date, and the argument that such regulations lack historical precedent as required by the Bruen decision.

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